Basic Sign Language Group
Basic Sign Language Group uses American Sign Language. The group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at The Arc office.
Heather Telthorster, Leader, uses PowerPoint presentations to teach American Sign Language. Sign Language handouts are provided.
The free sessions provide an opportunity to learn American Sign Language by:
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Playing games |
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Learning to sign new words |
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Signing stories and sentences |
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Signing common conversational phrases |
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Providing role-playing |
The Basic Sign Language Group is free and open to all ages and skill levels. Participants may attend all or some of the classes as their schedule permits. New members are welcome to join at any time.
For those interested in learning to sign to songs and performing at community events, please see Happy Hands Sign Language Group.
Funding is provided by the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust